Prenatal exposure to household chemical linked to reduced IQ, study says

“phthalates have been shown to disrupt the endocrine system, including testosterone and thyroid hormone levels.” While some of these chemicals “have been banned from children’s toys and childcare products, no steps in the US have been taken to alert pregnant women to potential exposure to the developing fetus.” Fox News also reports that “chemical exposure levels in the study were slightly higher than those reported in a national sample by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/12/10/prenatal-exposure-to-household-chemical-linked-to-reduced-iq-study-says-1590128890/